Dr. Binod’s journey is a unique one. At a young age, a British teacher volunteering in his rural village recognized his potential, and sent him to study in Kathmandu. He quickly immersed himself into city life, living with classmates who “didn’t like when someone studied more than they should.”

Having never spoken English until moving to Kathmandu, Binod barely passed his first exams. But he pushed forward with grit, and graduated high school with impressive scores, especially in science. He went to China to complete his Bachelors in Medicine, where he finished top of his class.

He conducted his higher-level MD studies in Nepal, and then moved to Dolakha, a three hour jeep ride on bumpy roads from the rural village where he grew up. He jokes that by now he’s probably treated every person here. When he visits his home, patients approach him with their back problems, headaches, and fevers, and he draws out the stethoscope from his coat pocket without hesitation.

When the earthquake struck Nepal, many rural villages in and surrounding Dolakha District were destroyed. His own home turned to rubble, and many of his family members and neighbors passed away. After spending countless, extended shifts to respond to the immediate needs of earthquake victims, he joined our team.